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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Hayward . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Flute Music
For beginning students in flute and piano, I use Trevor Wye flute books and Alfred piano books, respectively. These books cover fundamentals and hand technique and once that is learned and internalized, then I will introduce more solo or accompanied repertoire that they would eventually perform in a recital. For beginning composition students (which are taught remotely on Zoom), I will go over different "lectures" about fundamental music theory and integrate short composition assignments that go according to what was learned in the lesson. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I'm an experienced and caring instructor who loves to see students empowered in their own creativity and excellence. I received my Bachelor's in Music Education from Ithaca College in 1988. I have recorded and released three projects so far that have received radio play internationally and been on the charts on college public radio. My travels performing music in the U.S. and beyond have enriched my life immeasurably and I love sharing the spark of imagination with my students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began teaching music in 2009 as a tutor for the local junior college teaching music theory and musicianship. I expanded to voice and guitar lessons and have been teaching for the last 12 years. I teach in my home studio, in my students homes and online. I know that consistent practice is the way for students to reach their music goals and so I make sure that each student knows what to practice and how to practice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Keyboard
For beginner students I like to start them with basic principles such as how to properly hold the bow and how to properly sit with the cello. I like to use methods such as Suzuki to work on musicality, and Essential elements to work on basics. For intermediate I like to work with the Popper etudes and the Bach Cello Suites, I also add some of the more advanced Suzuki books. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I enjoy observing each student’s character in their playing and design lessons tailored for them. Also finding a good balance between the music that a student is good at, and others that a student is not familiar with. Playing piano is in a way of expressing one's opinion through music. Learning the history, musicology, stories behind a piece, and the different techniques and tones for expressing the music, are all important features in my teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Music has always been a part of my life. I became involved in music, theater and dance at a young age, performing in countless professional productions. In my teens and early adulthood, I began writing and recording music and became involved in a number of recording projects that led me to teaching. I gave my first lesson over a decade ago and I continue to perform when I can. I graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy with concentrations in Theater and Music, and I worked for Women's Audio Mission in San Francisco. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
Hello! I am Bobby, and I am I a driven piano instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a current member of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where I major in Technology and Applied Composition in conjunction with my piano studies. I am a passionate composer and I write a lot of music for the piano. I have performed for several institutions from coast to coast including the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Berklee College of Music, University of Southern California, the University of Colorado in Boulder and more. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
You will hear this over and over (no pun intended) but repetition, ear breaks and time limits are a key to practicing effectively. When learning a song, usually there are phrases that become challenges and can stop you from learning the song in its entirety. Next time when faced with one of these difficult phrases, try following these steps;
1. play the part as slowly as needed for you to play it without stopping.
2, Play it at the same pace 5 times in a row.
2. After the 5th time, try playing it at a tempo closer to the songs original tempo.
3. If you ever begin to feel overwhelmed from the repetition take a walk, get some water or do something else to give your ears a rest.
4. When you think you're ready, try playing it again in repetition until you can play it with ease!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I believe the first indicator is when a child is beginning to show interest in instruments or music. This could include your child spending time messing with a piano or showing an interest in hitting a percussion instrument
Other signs of knowing could include if your child is beginning to sing along to songs, tap their foot, head or hand to music. Anytime a child begins to show signs that they are registering and following the rhythm or melody of a song can have these musical skills developed!
When will I start to see results?
This depends completely on your learning style, pace of learning and free time! Consistent practicing within a set time frame on a daily basis will guarantee visible results in all facets of your playing.
The older we get the more developed our ears get as well. If you're beginning in middle school and are driven, I've seen students improve in as quickly as a month. If you're in high school or are an adult, I've had students learn simple songs in no less than a week! Again, this is all dependent upon your own drive, interest, time spent playing and learning style.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
This teacher would easily by Alison Rainey! Her demeanor was approachable, positive and well organized. She wrote her own lyrics, played piano and sang in a band outside of lessons which heavily inspired me at the time to practice reading sheet music, follow her songwriting & practice strategies and eventually perform live at piano recitals!
She also was open to me bringing in songs I was interested in and taught me how to break down the song into learn-able segments. All in all, Alison inspired me by instilling practical strategies that could make my musical dreams a reality!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
It was the first instrument I ever picked up and is to this day my favorite as well! I practiced piano on my own and with friends fairly often and eventually felt comfortable playing in a variety of settings in high school. I was very shy in high school and playing keyboards & piano with others was how I met new people, made and developed new friendships. Also, there are a huge variety of styles one can play on piano and I use it to compose string, guitar and bass arrangements for neo soul and classical music I've been composing.
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